HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-204-11/05/1985-MAKING FINDINGS RELATING TO THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS CONCERNING INDOO RESOLUTION 85-204
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
MAKING FINDINGS RELATING TO THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION
OF THE FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS CONCERNING
INDOOR FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
WHEREAS, on July 30, 1985, the Poudre Fire Authority denied a request
for a permit for indoor fireworks displays by representatives of Fort Ram,
a local nightclub; and
WHEREAS, the decision of the Poudre Fire Authority was appealed to the
Fire Board of Appeals by representatives of Fort Ram; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 1985, the Fire Board of Appeals met and
considered the reasons for denial of the permit request and Fort Ram' s
arguments for reversal of that decision and, after hearing the evidence,
voted to reverse the decision of the Poudre Fire Authority and directed
staff to promulgate regulations for the indoor fireworks displays and issue
a permit based upon such regulations; and
WHEREAS, the decision of the Fire Board of Appeals was appealed to the
City Council by the Administrative Chief of the Poudre Fire Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council met on October 15, 1985, considered the
appeal relating to the permit request for indoor fireworks displays and
voted to reverse the decision of the Fire Board of Appeals and support the
Poudre Fire Authority' s original denial of the permit for such displays.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
1. The displays proposed by representatives of Fort Ram do constitute
"fireworks" as defined in the Uniform Fire Code, 1982 Edition, which has
been adopted by the City of Fort Collins.
2. Such displays in a nightclub environment, in particular, would pose
a substantial threat to the safety of persons and property.
3. Due to the occupancy load of Fort Ram, the proposed frequency of
the displays, the nature of the occupancy and the potential risk of damage
or injury, it is not possible to develop regulations for such displays
which, if followed, would render them safe.
4. Such displays present a potential health hazard to employees and
guests of the establishment.
5. The decision of the Fire Board of Appeals to reverse the decision
of the Poudre Fire Authority is hereby reversed and the denial of the
permit request by the Poudre Fire Authority is hereby sustained,
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
5th day of November, A.D. 1985.
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